רֶ֖שֶׁף
𐤓𐤔𐤐
resheph
and bitter destruction
Resheph primarily refers to burning heat or flame, often as a destructive force, and by extension denotes phenomena or agents associated with intense heat or burning. In poetic and metaphorical usage, it can signify a fiery arrow, lightning bolt, or a supernatural agency related to pestilence or destructive force. The term also serves as the name of a Canaanite deity associated with plague and war in certain ancient Near Eastern contexts.
Deuteronomy 32:24 · Word #4
Lexicon H7565
| Lemma | רֶשֶׁף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤔𐤐 |
| Transliteration | resheph |
| Strong's | H7565 |
| Definition | Resheph primarily refers to burning heat or flame, often as a destructive force, and by extension denotes phenomena or agents associated with intense heat or burning. In poetic and metaphorical usage, it can signify a fiery arrow, lightning bolt, or a supernatural agency related to pestilence or destructive force. The term also serves as the name of a Canaanite deity associated with plague and war in certain ancient Near Eastern contexts. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and bitter destruction |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7565-03
blazing flame
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רֶשֶׁף derives from the root רשף meaning to burn or blaze, and in singular masculine absolute form denotes a single instance of burning or flaming force. "Blazing flame" preserves the core imagery of intense, destructive heat inherent in the root. |
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